SC stays CAG audit of Delhi discoms, orders status quo till July 15 hearing
The Supreme Court has issued a status quo order, pausing both the CAG audit of Delhi's electricity distribution companies and an earlier tribunal order that had set aside the audit. The court will revisit the matter on July 15 to determine the legality of the audit process.
Why it matters
This legal battle determines the extent of government regulatory power over private utility companies and the transparency of electricity pricing.
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) order that had set aside a Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) direction for a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of the Capital’s electricity distribution companies (discoms). The apex court’s status quo order also placed on hold the original DERC direction to conduct a CAG audit of the discoms.
The article provides a factual account of the court proceedings and the history of the regulatory dispute without taking a side.
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